Bakery Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sovereign Hill
Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.
Lake Wendouree
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of Ballarat with a stop at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.
Gold Museum
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
Top hotels in Bakery Hill
The Menzies Ballarat
Parking was easy, there was coffee and biscuits in the room. AMAZING showers. Shame about the water pressure but it’s to be expected in a motel/hotel
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
City Views Ballarat
Clean room, spacious. Was handy having the adjoining door leading to the 3 single beds for the kids.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Bakery Hill Motel
The room was clean and had plenty of space. Parking was easy. Location is perfect, walking distance to the central shops. A bit noisy from the pub downstairs.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Central City Motor Inn
The unit itself was quite modern and clean and enough space to be comfortable. The tub chairs in the room would suit children but not us 60 year olds. The bed in the unit we had was very firm and lumpy, my hip has played up ever since. Air con was a godsend. Staff were very friendly and helpful. ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Barkly Motorlodge
The price is reasonable and the location is convenient for traveling to Ballarat. If you’re going to Sovereign Hill, it’s only a 5-minute drive. The staff is nice.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Quest Ballarat Station
Clean, spacious, comfortable. Have stayed here annually for a few years now, excellent standard has been maintained.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bakery Hill
Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.
Golden Point (Ballarat)
Travellers come to Golden Point (Ballarat) for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill while you're in town.
Ballarat Central
While visiting Ballarat Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre.
Soldiers Hill
You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Soldiers Hill, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are just a few notable stops.
Black Hill
Black Hill might not have many top sights, but Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Eureka Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mount Pleasant
While Mount Pleasant isn't home to many top sights, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
